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An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda discover a secret classified experiment.
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In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about strange animals that you won't believe even exist. See glass frogs, sarcastic fringe heads, chameleons, cane toads, Blue-footed Boobies, and more. What is a monotreme? How do platypuses pick up bioelectric signals? What is echolocation? What are sanguivores? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting videos that reinforce...
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Investigates the double life of creatures that live both on land and in water. Leap into the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in the amphibian family.
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Amphibians and reptiles ruled the world for nearly 200 million years, and today there are well over 14,000 species. Ranging from some of the largest, most deadly creatures on Earth to the smallest and strangest, these are some of the most fascinating and dramatic animals on the planet. Looks at parental and breeding behavior, as well as adaptability. A magnificent overview of life on the planet Earth.
7) Amphibian
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Looks at the world of amphibians, leading a double life on land and in the water, including frogs, toads and salamanders.
8) Amphibians
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Being called "cold-blooded" is no insult to these creatures! In Amphibians, Bill explains how amphibians can live both on land and in water, and he demystifies the process of metamorphosis.
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Frogs have been on this planet for more than 250 million years, evolving into some of the most wondrous and diverse creatures on earth. Today, they are at the center of one of the greatest mass extinctions since the dinosaurs. It is an environmental crisis unfolding in our own backyard as well as around the globe.
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"More than 350 million years ago, a new creature emerged from the water - the first amphibian. Today, the awesome traces of their progeny exist on virtually every continent. Join National Geographic in the search for exotic reptiles such as the Komodo dragon, giant tortoise, and viperous sea snake. Encounter the crocodile which has remained relatively unchanged since the era of the dinosaur. Track the evolutionary link to our past and examine the...
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The loneliest animals: Follow the plight of several unique, charismatic species and the struggles of the dedicated conservationists who fight for them.
Frogs : the thin green line: Frogs, existing on this planet for more than 250 million years, are today considered to be at the center of a great mass extinction of amphibians. A fungus called chytrid has been identified as the major culprit, but no method has yet been found to stop it.
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The Great Courses teams up with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, to take you behind the scenes of the animal world. This introduction to zoology brings you up close and personal with a breathtaking variety of animal species through the eyes of a trained zoologist. Throughout these lectures, you'll explore the fundamentals of zoology (including the relationship between genetics and environment), dive into the different...
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"Argo": Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
"Birdman": A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.
"Green book": A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American...
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Segments 7 through 9 of the BBC 11-part nature series. 40 camera teams were shooting at over 200 different locations all over the world for more than 5 years to get the pictures seen in the series. Each segment is followed by a sequence investigating the techniques and challenges of wildlife photography within that segment.
Great plains: On these immense wildernesses, from the baking savannahs of Africa to the frozen tundra of the Arctic, are found...
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Explores the natural wonders of Earth, showcasing the variety of life that exists in great plain wilderness, jungle, and shallow sea habitats. Each segment is followed by a sequence investigating the techniques and challenges of wildlife photography within that segment.
Great plains: On these immense wildernesses, from the baking savannahs of Africa to the frozen tundra of the Arctic, are found the greatest gatherings of wildlife on Earth: but close...